Study MSc in Toxicology at Heriot-Watt University in the UK, School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
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MSc in Toxicology

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What will I learn?

Our MSc in Toxicology provides up-to-date and highly sought after knowledge and practical skills in the multidisciplinary field of Toxicology. You will get to touch on the fundamental principals of Toxicology, substance safety assessments, regulations and policies related to substance safety, and topical and emerging issues in Toxicology. This programme is aimed at graduates who want to pursue a career in Toxicology, or for those who are already in the field and want to enhance their knowledge and keep up-to-date with current trends in Toxicology, aspiring to make it more ethical, sustainable and safe. This programme provides the skills desired by employers, ensuring that you are involved in the change for new Toxicology approach methods such as non-animal testing, as well as training under the new UK regulations following Brexit.

Which department am I in?

School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£28,952.00 (US$ 37,390) per year
Living on campus cost (monthly) from £865 to £1,289

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

Riccarton, Edinburgh,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£28,952.00 (US$ 37,390) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

Riccarton, Edinburgh,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of honours degree at 2:2 or non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject such as Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Chemistry or Toxicology.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University is a world-leading institution ranked in the top 18% of universities in Europe (QS Europe Rankings 2025).

  • Five modern campuses in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia
  • 2nd in UK for graduate employability (2024 GOS)
  • Lifelong career advice
  • #1 in Scotland for producing CEOs/MDs (Novuna ’25)

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